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MADAME CHAING KAI-SHEK ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND – CHIANG KA-SHEK —  “HISTORY IS A HARD AND DEMANDING TASK MASTER, AND WHEN ALL THE DIN AND DUST OF THE MOMENT HAVE SETTLED, IT WILL RECORD WITH EVEN-HANDED IMPARTIALITY…[AND] JUDGE THE GREAT AND LITTLE FIGURES OF EVERY PERIOD IN TIME ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF INTENT, CHARACTER AND DEDICATION.”  —   “[I HOPE] I CAN COME TO THE UNITED STATES, THE COUNTRY I LOVE BEST BESIDES CHINA….”

MAY-LING, SOONG (MADAME CHIANG KAI-SHEK).  (1897-2003) First Lady of the Republic of China, the wife of former President Chiang Kai-Shek.  Revealing and Important Typed Letter Signed “Yours Cordially / Mayling Soong Chiang”, on her black-bordered mourning stationery.  One full page, quarto. 

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IN 1912, THEODORE ROOSEVELT ADDRESSES THE ISSUES SURROUNDING THE EFFECTS OF TARIFFS ON THE FARMER AND THE WAGEWORKER

ROOSEVELT, THEODORE.  (1858-1919).  Twenty-sixth President of the United States (1901-1909).  Good Typed Letter Signed, “Theodore Roosevelt”, on his name-imprinted The Outlook stationery, with 10+ words supplied as corrections in his hand.  One page,  quarto.  “287 Fourth Avenue, New York”, February, 1912.

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PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT QUESTIONS THE SUITABILITY OF A POSSIBLE POLITICAL APPOINTMENT DUE TO FACTORS OF THE MAN’S AGE, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS!

ROOSEVELT, THEODORE.  (1858-1919).  Twenty-sixth President of the United States (1901-1909).  Good Typed Letter Signed, “Theodore Roosevelt”, as President, on imprinted The White House stationery.  One page, quarto.  Washington, D.C., September 28, 1907.  

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WONDERFUL AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED FROM ABRAHAM CLARK, ONE OF THE SCARCER SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

CLARK, ABRAHAM. (1726–1794) American Founding Father, politician, and Revolutionary War figure; delegate for New Jersey to the Continental Congress; Signer of the Declaration of Independence.   Manuscript Legal Document, endorsed by him with eleven words and his bold signature, “Abra’ Clark”. One page, oblong narrow quarto.  [Newark, NJ, April 9, 1766]. 

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GEORGE CLYMER – UNCOMMON SIGNED CHECK BY A SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDANCE

CLYMER, GEORGE. (1739-1813).  American politician, abolitionist and Founding Father of the United States; one of only six founders who signed both the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution.  Uncommon Partly-printed “Philadelphia Bank” Check Signed, “Geo. Clymer”.  One page, oblong small octavo.  [approx 5 ½ x 2 ¼ inches].  Philadelphia, June 23, 1804. 

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STANLEY DISCOVERS CHURCHILL!

STANLEY, SIR HENRY MORTON. (1841-1904).  Anglo-American journalist and explorer of Africa.  Autograph Letter Signed, “Henry M. Stanley”, on his red-embossed 2, Richmond Terrace, Whitehall, S.W. stationery.  Two full pages, octavo.  London, June 17, 1901.  

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SUPERB EXAMPLE OF AN EIGHTEEN PENCE COLONIAL NEW JERSEY NOTE SIGNED BY SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE ~ JOHN HART ~ 1776

HART, JOHN. (1711-1779).  Signer of Declaration of Independence from New Jersey. [American Revolution].    A beautifully engraved colonial currency note printed in red and black for “Eighteen Pence”  — signed by Hart, as Member of the New Jersey Provincial Congress.  One page, approx 4 x 2.25 inches.  Burlington, New Jersey: Isaac Collins, 1776.

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